Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo are both based on the patriotic convictions of

national hero Dr. Jose Rizal and depict the injustices suffered by native indios at the hands of
Spanish dictators. The Noli, the first of those two masterfully produced works, gives the most
liberal, realistic, and fearless depiction of the country's well-being amid the 300-year Spanish
rule.

It depicts the government's corruption, the church's unethical behaviors, and the
wealthy class's unfair trade. The Noli also explains how the government, the church, and the
privileged class exploit the populace. The government denies youth education and uses the
people’s illiteracy for their gains. The crafty friars exploited religion and God to control the
populace, converting them into several types of stupid. The privileged class, on the other hand,
took advantage of their exclusive status to leapfrog everyone else using the "me first"
mentality.

The Noli's weak and disposed appear to lose hope, resulting in sad deaths (as in the case
of Pilisopo Tasyo) and, on rare occasions, insanity (as in the instance of Sisa). As a result, the
oppressed formed a brotherhood with the objective of using force to liberate the country.
Every attempt at resistance failed to owe to disorganization and a lack of weaponry. Juan
Crisostomo Ibarra was introduced in Noli as a clever and brilliant young man with lofty hopes to
change the country's course.

The ending of the sequel, as well as the overall themes that run across the stories
focusing on a diverse and complex cast of characters, could be seen as wheels within wheels
within wheels: that the only solution to injustice is greater injustice, and that hatred only
breeds monsters. Only love, in the end, can produce huge achievements; only virtue can save!
Love was one of the reasons Crisostomo/Simoun became a full-fledged anarchist in the novels,
and it was also one of the reasons his synchronized efforts to topple the dictatorial church and
state in the second book failed.

Ibarra's natural rage, as well as his methods of exacting unfathomable vengeance, were
completely deserved. But, as we all know, rage fosters hatred, and one of the novel's
implications is that if we, as readers, give in to our darkest notions about our "enemy," we will
never truly comprehend anything. It's a dramatic, intense, challenging, and complex ambiguity
with real-world consequences.

These two volumes were written to express the Rizal's passion for his people's liberty,
freedom, and independence, as well as to see it manifest in real-life events set against centuries
of oppression and the darkest days of the empire. These works instill patriotism and
nationalism in future generations, as well as appropriate social and political participation and
fighting skills. Because authoritarian administrations perceive idealists and intellectuals as a
threat, one tactic for resisting repressive institutions is to pick up a pen and read a book, with
violence used only as a last resort after all other options have been exhausted.

Filipinos today may not pine for the past, but they do value the lessons it holds. The
lessons they gained were not meant to be used as weapons of hatred against one another, but
to ensure that it never happened again, as they had no resentment toward those who had
wronged them domestically or internationally. Past invaders (Spanish, Americans, and
Japanese) will always be on their minds, and they will see both positive and harmful
contributions to the present Filipino culture. The absence of an identifiable identity because
of colonialism, the prevalence of underlying cultural identity crises, and the ensuing and
inherent loss are all dismal. It was such a waste for a country to never figure out when and
where it came from because the chances of discovering the information were so slim.

Regardless, they are aware of some of the major effects on their culture and civilization,
and they have already forgiven their conquerors for previous atrocities. Because they are not
their forefathers, they will accept anyone who loves and accepts them for who they are, and
they will remain cautious if they feel threatened. They promise to never be as low as those who
wronged them throughout wartime and colonial times, admiring the sacrifices of their fallen
heroes, recognizing their contributions for the voices they've cried from the rooftops, and
committing to never be as low as those who wronged them.

Allow forgiveness, but never forget. Any prior enmity is likely to resurface as grudges, with
unintended repercussions. We are interested in learning about the past, but we try not to stay
too long to prevent resurrecting old wounds. Despite the traumas of history, we are optimistic
about the future.